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A consumer group dedicated to reclaiming childhood from corporate marketers has released its annual list of toys that are 'oppressive and destructive to young children.' The Campaign for a Commercial-Free Childhood has released five nominees for its 2013 TOADY awards. A public vote will determine the "worst toy of the year." The nominees are not necessarily physically harmful to young children, but the group claims they promote precocious sexuality to children and/or push branded and screen-based entertainment at the expense of children’s play. Among the nominees are some classic childhood brands like Play-Doh and Monopoly. Play-Doh's Create ABCs App by...

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Ernie Banks' signature quote (though there are variations):
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